Rice University and Rice Student Media announces two competitions for the 2023 Schumann Brothers Grants: one for Written Expression and one for Travel Journalism. The winners for each award will receive a $2500 grant to support their proposed endeavors.

For examples of previous grant winners’ works, go here.

Eligibility

Applicants must be undergraduate students who have been published in a Rice University student media outlet. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Application

Written expression:

• Submissions should include a writing sample, preferably one that is related to the project you are proposing. Any style of writing is acceptable, and the sample does not need to have been published.
• Submissions should include a proposal no longer than one page explaining the desired project.
• Submissions must include a projected completion date for the piece(s). The committee will approve and enforce a completion date, or the grantee may be required to return the grant money.
• The piece resulting from the project must be submitted to the committee for possible publication online or in print through the Office of  Student Media.
• The committee will submit the resulting written piece and the grant request to the Dean’s office, so it can be communicated to the donors.

Travel Journalism:

• Submissions should include a non-fiction writing sample that is related to the project you are proposing. Any style of writing is acceptable, and the sample does not need to have been published.
• Submissions must also include a travel budget and a proposal no longer than one page explaining the desired trip and its journalistic value. It is understood that the budget may exceed the grant amount.
• The trip should be taken within a calendar year from the award being given.
• Submissions will include a projected completion date for the piece(s). The committee will approve and enforce a completion date, or the grantee may be required to return the grant money.
• The piece resulting from the project must be submitted to the committee for publication online or in print through Rice Student Media
• The committee will submit the resulting written piece(s) and the grant request to the Dean’s office, so it can be communicated to the donors.

Deadline

All submissions must be received no later than April 23rd, 2023 by 5 p.m. Submissions for Written Expression can be submitted here. Submissions for Travel Journalism can be submitted here.

Selection

A Selection Committee composed of student publication editors and sponsors will select finalists. If needed, finalists may be asked to appear for an interview. Grant winners will be notified by email by May 1st with a formal announcement to follow.

If you have any questions or need clarification, email kls11@rice.edu